A matter of hypocrisy

THE EDITOR, Sir:

I find it disingenuous every time the Church argues about gambling of any sort.

There are two reasons for this.

1. Bingo is a very integral part of many churches' fund-raising. Is it not gambling?

2. Religion is, in and of itself, the greatest gamble any human being can engage in. You gamble obedience, devotion and one-tenth of your earnings on the chance of gaining riches of 'milk and honey' after you die.

As it relates to taxation, I have noticed that many churches' names now end with 'Inc'. Therefore, as incorporated entities, they should be made to pay their 33.33 per cent tax on their profit.

ANDRE DOMINIC BROOKS

andre.dominic.brooks@gmail.com